PHIL 102

Introduction to Ethics


Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for PHIL 102.

Description

The philosophical study of ethics provides theoretical frameworks for thinking about questions such as "What makes an action right or wrong?", "What kind of person should I try to be?" and “Is morality objective or not?” A number of theories will be explored, evaluated and applied to practical moral issues such as our treatment of other animals, tolerance regarding cultural differences and obligations to future generations.

Availability 2017

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Professor Timothy Mulgan

Recommended Reading

James Rachels, The Elements of Moral Philosophy, 5th ed. (McGraw Hill, 2007)

Piers Benn, Ethics (Routledge, 1998)

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

PHIL 102: 15 points

Restrictions

PSYCHIAT 102, HLTHPSYC 102